Deputy Fire Chief

Definition

Under limited supervision of the Fire Chief the Deputy Chief plans creates coordinates and evaluates the overall operation within one of the divisions for the Salt River Fire Department. The position is responsible for the oversight and compliance of division as well as formulating policy procedures and recommendations for considerations by the Fire Chief.
This is treated as an FLSA Exempt and considered a DRIVING position.

Essential functions: (Essential functions may vary among positions but may include the following tasks knowledge abilities skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification).

• Knowledge of the culture customs traditions history and government of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
• Knowledge of the Salt River Fire Department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of modern principles practices methods techniques and equipment used in a state-of-the-art fire department in fire suppression fire prevention and administration
• Knowledge of principles of employee supervision training and evaluations
• Knowledge of modern administrative project management and budgetary principles and techniques
• Knowledge of Leadership principles laws ordinances and regulations which govern a fire department
• Ability to perform research analyze findings and prepare administrative and technical reports
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public subordinates peers and supervisors
• Ability to manage time in an effective manner
• Ability to provide effective communications
• Ability to perform analysis and problem solving
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and use sound judgement in prioritizing
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned
• Skill in Microsoft Office and other related software programs
• Skill in incident command procedures
• Skill in public speaking and technical instruction
• Skill in conflict de-escalation/resolution
• Skill in providing a professional appearance time management and punctuality
• Skill in program management

Education & Experience: A bachelor’s degree in Fire Service Business Administration or related field. Master’s degree or Chief Officer Certification and/or training such as Executive Fire Officer National Fire Academy Chief Fire Officer Certification Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Fire Accreditation International or related training preferred. 7 years in public management (rank of Captain and above) with three years (3) as a battalion chief.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19 Underfill.

This position is subject to working hours outside of normal workweek including nights weekends and holidays.

• Employees in and applicants applying for jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the Community Code of Ordinances…